A historic 186-acre orchard (established 1926) north of Boston featuring unique hedge mazes (not corn), pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, a petting zoo with exotic farm animals, and seasonal hayrides and live music.
Honey Pot Hill Orchards is a 186-acre historic property north of Boston, established in 1926, that offers a different fall experience than typical pumpkin-patch farms: three arborvitae (evergreen hedge) mazes instead of a corn maze, plus pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, a petting zoo with llamas and alpacas, and seasonal hayrides and live music.
Most farms offer a corn maze. Honey Pot Hill offers three hedge mazes made from 3,000+ arborvitae shrubs, which means the maze exists year-round and doesn’t degrade as fast as corn trampled by October visitors.
The Big Green Monster is the star attraction: 1.5 miles of hedges with bridges, dead ends, and a gazebo somewhere in the middle. First-timers often spend 1-1.5 hours; experienced maze-solvers might cut it to 45 minutes. It’s a serious puzzle, not a casual walk. The Mini Monster is a smaller, Hampton Court Palace-inspired hedge maze. The Tunnel Maze is designed for younger kids (ages 4-9) and provides a separate activity stream if you have mixed-age families.
Hedge mazes are less photogenic than sunflower fields and less Instagram-famous than big corn mazes, but they’re more unusual and—if you’re a maze enthusiast—more interesting because they last and require real problem-solving.
The zoo features llamas, alpacas, goats, and miniature horses. These are friendlier and more interactive than standard farm barnyard animals, and petting-zoo time often extends a farm visit by 30-45 minutes, especially for kids under 10.
Apple and pumpkin picking are available in fall, but exact start dates for 2026 were not published in the sources we found. Call to confirm when apples and pumpkins are ready. The farm operates on 186 acres, so there’s real acreage for pick-your-own rather than a small stand-only operation.
Seasonal hayrides and live music are listed as part of the fall calendar, but specific dates and scheduling are not published. Call to ask whether these are weekly, weekends only, or scheduled for particular dates.
The farm’s 2026 admission price, exact hours, and pumpkin-patch opening dates were not available in any published source when we checked. This is not uncommon with historic family farms—they update website details closer to season start. You will need to call or visit honeypothill.com to plan a visit. Ask specifically about hours, admission cost, whether apples and pumpkins are available, and whether live music/hayrides are scheduled for the dates you’re considering.
Stow is north of Boston in rural Middlesex County, about 30-35 miles and 45 minutes from downtown. The drive is part of the appeal—it’s genuinely rural, not suburban. If you’re in the area for other reasons (hiking, visiting other North Shore farms, fall driving), Honey Pot Hill works as a morning or afternoon activity. If it’s your sole destination, it’s worth the drive only if you’re committed to the hedge mazes or petting zoo specifically.
September 1 through October 31. Specific 2026 hours and pumpkin dates were not available when we last checked. Call ahead or check honeypothill.com for exact operating dates. Peak foliage in early-to-mid October.
North of Boston in rural Middlesex County. Weekday visits are quiet; October weekends see moderate crowds. Not as tourist-heavy as Cape Cod or metro-adjacent farms.
186-acre property suggests ample parking, but no specifics available. Arrive early on October weekends.
Petting zoo and multiple hedge mazes suggest some family-friendly infrastructure, but full accessibility details are not published. Call to confirm if mobility access is important.
You need exact hours or pricing before driving; the farm's 2026 schedule was not published in available sources. This farm requires a pre-visit call or website check.
Stow is in rural Middlesex County, roughly 30-35 miles north of Boston. Local woods and nature trails nearby; combines well with a farm visit for a full outdoor day.
The farm features three mazes all made from arborvitae hedges, not corn: Big Green Monster (1.5 miles with bridges and gazebo), Mini Monster (Hampton Court Palace replica), and Tunnel Maze (designed for kids ages 4-9). This is unusual; most farms have corn mazes.
At 1.5 miles with multiple puzzle sections, budget 1-2 hours depending on your approach. It's a genuine challenge, not just a casual walk.
Llamas, alpacas, goats, and mini horses. Typical farm animals, well-maintained based on TripAdvisor reviews.
The farm offers pick-your-own apples and pumpkins in fall, but exact picking start dates are not specified. Call to ask when apples and pumpkins are available in 2026.
September 1 – October 31, 2026.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
We track 5 patches in Greater Boston, 1 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 61 days against a regional average of 58, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
There is 1 other patch we track in Middlesex County. All Greater Boston patches →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
honeypothill.com
Checked August 2026.